Composite Manuscript (Dhāraṇī collection)

This is a collection of seven dhāraṇī texts: Vasudharā-aṣṭottara-śataka (f.1b–3b): This text contains verses of salutation to the goddess Vasudharā. Vajravidāraṇa-dhāraṇī (f.3b–6b): This text contains spells praising the god Vajra. Gaṇapati-hṛdaya-mūla-dhāraṇī (f.6b–8b): This text begins with a story in which Lord Buddha resides in Rājagṛha and gives lessons to his closest disciple, Ānanda (Dhāraṇī Sūtras, Gergely Hidas). Uṣṇiṣa-vijayānāma-dhāraṇī (f.8b–11b): This text contains mystical mantras bearing the name of Uṣṇiṣavijayā. These mantras were passed from Buddha Amitāyus to Avalokiteśvara. It is believed that these mantras are effective in curing diseases and promoting long life (Mitra, 1985, p. 267). Parṇṇaśavarī-dhāraṇī (f.11b–13a): Parṇṇaśavarī is a demi-goddess or demoness who wears leaves. This text contains many mystical terms and is believed to offer protection from evil and accidents. (Mitra, 1882, p. 176). Māricī-devatā-dhāraṇī (f.13a–14b): The name Māricī means "darkness-destroyer." It is believed that merely hearing her name grants one her qualities. Lord Buddha revealed this teaching to his disciples while residing in Jetavana in Śrāvastī. This text contains charms for self-preservation. (Mitra, 1985, p. 174). (Nava)graha-mātṛkā-dhāraṇī (f.15a–25b): This text includes śānti-svastyayana, graha-pūjā mantras, and other rituals